People who want to make a lasting impact in the charitable space, have a defined philanthropic vision and prefer to have greater control than a donor-advised fund (DAF) offers may choose to set up and make a major donation to a private charitable foundation. This strategy can help them realize their objectives now and through […]
The Old Age Security (OAS) program provides a guaranteed stream of income to Canadians in retirement – but those with taxable income above a threshold (in 2025, $93,454) start losing some of their OAS to the pension recovery tax (commonly referred to as the clawback). When taxable income reaches a second threshold (in 2025, $151,668 […]
Millennials may have multiple financial goals, which means saving enough and figuring out how much to dedicate to each need. Imagine an individual or couple who are making large mortgage payments, contributing to their young child’s Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), paying off their car loan, building an emergency fund, contributing to their Registered Retirement […]
Many young adults want to put money aside, but their cost of living prevents them from saving and investing. You may consider helping out your child or grandchild to give them a head start on meeting their financial goals. Today, a young Canadian may have contribution room in three different plans: a Tax-Free Savings […]
By Munro Partners, Portfolio Sub-Sdvisors to certain funds offered and managed by CI Global Asset Management. Munro Partners is a global investment management partnership specializing in growth equities. When it comes to the growing need for clean energy, we draw the line. Literally. The line above follows the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to the […]
https://youtu.be/xXUK9Rnof3Y Tax season is approaching, which means looking for credits and deductions to pay less tax wherever possible. However, other opportunities are available to save tax that may be implemented at any time during the year. Here are various tax-saving strategies—some familiar and others specialized. Perhaps one or more might benefit you, now or in […]
Interestingly, when stock markets reach new highs, different investors may react in opposite ways. Some investors are elated and want to make the most of a booming market. Others are fearful that what goes up must come down. Greed and fear are common triggers, but we’re always here to help ensure that emotional reactions to […]
When you imagine the post-secondary education you’ll fund with a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), you may first think of a university or college. However, the government lists several hundred institutions beyond traditional universities and colleges that have programs eligible for RESP funding. A wide range of choices Here are just some of the career […]
Life is different once your children leave home and start out on their own. Whether you have a sense of melancholy or feel free and easy as you look forward to a new chapter, it’s important to recognize that various aspects of your financial life may change. More discretionary income. When your children become financially […]
How much annual retirement income can you safely withdraw? Which source of savings should you access first? When should you start government benefits? What guidelines can you follow? There is no cookie-cutter approach to withdrawing retirement income. Here are just some of the factors that make one retiree’s income plan different from another’s. Risk tolerance […]
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